Completed Projects

OUR PROJECTS | COMPLETED PROJECTS

2017

Conserving Koalas in the Central Tablelands RegionBathurst Regional Council, Blayney Shire Council, Cowra Council and Mid-Western Regional CouncilKoalas are a threatened species under both State and Federal legislation and are known to occur across parts of the Central Tablelands region of NSW. Remnants of Koala habitat are available across the Central Tablelands, however many of these areas are fragmented leaving this species at further risk of predation and road accidents. Four Councils have partnered to deliver a range of outcomes to assist the Koala population within our region: Koala Fact Sheet

2016

Hey Tosser! - Howick Street Litter Capture Project - Bathurst CBDBathurst Regional CouncilThis project was implemented to address the important issue of litter in the CBD area of Bathurst and specifically, to capture this litter prior to it moving into the Macquarie River. In order to capture this litter, two collection baskets were installed in the existing stormwater pits on Howick Street and William Street. For more information: Hey Tosser! Project Fact Sheet

Bell River - Fish Habitat Recovery and Riparian RehabilitationCabonne CouncilThe Bell River Fish Habitat Recovery Project saw the control of willows which are invading the Bell River while still at a manageable level. The project involved willow control, revegetation with endemic riparian plant species, introduction of woody debris and a carp muster in association with local fishing clubs. For more information: Bell River Project Fact Sheet

2015

Rifle Range Creek, OrangeOrange City CouncilThis project involved the revegetation of the riparian zone along Rifle Range Creek, Orange in order to encourage the return of 3 threatened bird species: Diamond Firetail, Superb Parrot and Speckled Warbler. The project consisted of weed control, revegetation and the installation of two 'leaky weirs'. For more information: Rifle Range Creek Fact Sheet

Warrumbungle Raingarden - Protecting the Castlereagh River through best practice stormwater managementWarrumbungle Shire CouncilTwo raingardens have been installed on Robertson Street, Coonabarabran to collect and slow stormwater while removing pollutants through a constructed biofiltration system. This project will assist in protecting the Castlereagh River from erosion and other contaminants present in stormwater. For more information: Warrumbungle Raingarden